St. Catherine University is currently accepting applications for the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Reporting to the EVP, and serving as an integral member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President (VP) of Marketing & Communications oversees the Marketing & Communications department within the Institutional Advancement division of St. Catherine University. This position leads the development and implementation of the University’s brand, vision, strategy and public relations campaigns to attract the best students, motivate alumni and donors and recruit high quality faculty and staff. The VP of Marketing & Communications is responsible for managing all communications activities and building external relationships with St. Catherine University’s constituencies, including donors and the media. This position is also responsible for St. Catherine University’s varied and integrated marketing and communications products and services including: newsletters and other print publications; web, e-news and other online communications; media and public relations; and marketing. The VP of Marketing & Communications shapes and informs formal communication channels, providing clear and consistent messaging and ensures that the St. Catherine University communications are unified, strategic, innovative and customer-oriented. The VP of Marketing & Communications collaboratively works with the President, Board of Trustees, and other Vice Presidents to further the mission, vision, and strategic plan of St. Catherine University.

The Vice President of Marketing & Communications leads a diverse team of marketing and communications professional in the strategic planning execution of all internal and external communications, including media relations, institutional messaging and crisis communications and advocates for and advances effective communications throughout the University. Key responsibilities include:

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

Serve as a spokesperson and lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact St. Catherine University as well as serve on a number of committees and task forces

Develop and implement a strategic marketing and communications brand and push brand out across highly independent schools, colleges and programs of St. Catherine University

Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material to the President and other key staff as needed.

Advise the President, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on communications and maximizing opportunities to promote the University and value of the liberal arts broadly to national and international audiences

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in marketing and/or communications with 5 years of experience ideally being in higher education. Experience with one or more of the following abilities is required: marketing, public relations, media relations, news and information, video production, photography or publications. The ideal candidate is creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized as well as have excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, possesses outstanding leadership and comprehensive brand strategic marketing and communications management to advance the organization’s mission and vision. The successful candidate will have an understanding of academic environment with a proven track record of healthy, respect based and results oriented relationships with Marketing & Communications team, faculty, staff and administration is desired. The ideal candidate also possesses a passion for liberal arts education and demonstrates success in communicating institutional mission and vision among internal and external audiences with the ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs of the University.

The scope of the job frequently requires attendance at event and/or weekend activities, meetings and seminars. Frequent travel may be required.

To apply: Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site at http://www.stkate.edu/hr to apply for this position. Position number is #20170084-Staff. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Applicants may also visit the St. Catherine University Human Resources office to submit an electronic application. We are located in Derham Hall, Room 8. Applicant review will begin immediately. Position open until filled.

St. Catherine University is committed to the development of effective, ethical leaders. Through study, practice and life experience, individuals have opportunities to enrich the knowledge, refine the skills and clarify the attitudes essential for responsible action.